KX 85-II

2002 Kawasaki KX 85-II Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the cross - motocross motorcycle segment, the 2002 Kawasaki KX 85-II pairs a 84 cc (5.1 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28.5 HP (20.8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 339.3 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the KX 85-II measures 68 kg (150 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2002 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.